Imagery

How do effective authors create memorable short stories?

All Things Bright and Beautiful - “I was certain my internal organs were being steadily ground to a pulp” - “Lying there like a stranded fish on a bed of shattered timber…” - “My ribs ached as though a light road roller had passed over them…” - “Being a docile beast he responded to the touch on his tail by shuffling his great bulk to one side, leaving me enough space to push in between him and the wooden partition against which he was tied by a chain.”

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings - her skin was rich black that would have peeled like a plum if snagged - cookie-flat round wafers, slightly browned on edges and butter-yellow in the center. - When I finished the cookies she brushed off the table and brought a thick, small book from the bookcase. - She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather… private breeze. - The sweet vanilla flower was still on my tongue and her reading was a wonder in my ears. - the sweet sent of vanilla had met us as she opened the door.

Thank You M’am Imagery

• He fell on his back on the sidewalk and his legs fell up. • She Was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails. It had a long strap and she carried it slung across her shoulder. • He looked like he was 14 or 15, frail, and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans. • She kicked him right square in the blue jean sitter. • The woman still had him by the neck in the middle of the room.